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March 14th, 2012
I have discomfort and sometime like a stinging pain across my stomach under my ribs, I feel really bloated most of the time. I had my gallbladder removed on the 12th january 2012, but I had this feeling before I had the keyhole surgery, I have had blood tests for liver function, full blood count, they even tested for a certain cancer (this I wasn't aware of until after the test) but they have all come back normal, should I ask for a scan/xray as I am worried there is something serious wrong, I am 43 years old, also I have been referred to a gynacologist with a suspected prolapse of the wall supporting the bladder, could this be anything to do with a prolapse.
I don't know if it could be a stomach or liver problem, I feel like I have something under the left ribs and feel so bloated all the time and its getting me down, please help.
Thank you


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Liver Disorders, Hepatitis A,B,C Answer A32761
Hello, and thanks for your medical question on eHealthForum

From the history provided it seems that you might be having post cholecystectomy syndrome (PCS).‎

Postcholecystectomy syndrome—the recurrence of symptoms similar to those ‎before the procedure—occurs in ‎‎10% to 40% of patients. The time to the onset ‎of symptoms can range from 2 days to up to 2 years. Women may ‎be at higher ‎risk, with symptoms recurring in 43% and 28% in men.‎

The first problem is continuously increased bile flow into the upper GI tract, ‎which may contribute to esophagitis ‎and gastritis. The second consequence is ‎related to the lower GI tract irritation which can cause diarrhea and colicky ‎‎lower abdominal pain. ‎

Treatment of the condition might need treatment with antacids, proton pump inhibitors, ‎antispasmodics, ‎‎Cholestyramine or sedatives. Lifestyle changes specifically adopting a low fat diet and weight loss might also be ‎‎very helpful. ‎

You can try medications like activated charcoal (Charcocaps, Charcoal), which will reduce the gas production, and relieve your abdominal discomfort and bloating sensation.

I hope this helps.


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